Cy-Fair gets defensive in 21-13 victory over Cypress Falls

Cy-Fair running back Bryce Whigham, right, celebrates a fourth-quarter touchdown run - his second of the game - with tight end Brock Wright.

Cy-Fair running back Bryce Whigham, right, celebrates a...

When Cy-Fair sticks to its usual script, it is difficult to beat.

The Bobcats' latest opponent found that out yet again Friday night.

Like they usually do when Cy-Fair is at its best, a steady running game and dynamite defense highlighted a 21-13 victory over previously undefeated Cypress Falls at the Berry Center.

Cy Falls (6-1, 5-1 District 17-6A) entered Friday's game averaging 43.3 points but got its offense going only once when it mattered. The Bobcats (5-2, 5-1) held the Eagles to no first downs in the first half. In 12 offensive plays before halftime, the Eagles gained just 16 yards.

"They've been knocking people around, scoring a lot of points and putting up a lot of yards," Cy-Fair coach Ed Pustejovsky said. "The defense played well, and our defensive staff did a tremendous job of preparing our kids."

Though Cy-Fair proved dominant in the first half, Cypress Falls got going on the first possession of the third quarter to make things interesting. The Eagles went 75 yards in six plays and scored on Casey Rosellini's 20-yard pass to Brent Hertel, reducing Cy-Fair's lead to 14-6.

Cypress Falls' momentum did not stop there. The defense forced a three-and-out on the ensuing drive. The Eagles quickly moved the ball across midfield on their next possession but got called for a chop block penalty and never recovered.

That was the only time Cy-Fair seemed to be in danger, but Pustejovsky said he could have done without the drama.

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"Part of that was, offensively, we needed to come back and do something and keep them off the field," he said.

Cy-Fair marched 65 yards in 12 plays on the next drive and stretched its lead to 21-6 when Bryce Whigham scored his second rushing touchdown with 10:37 left in the game. Whigham had 28 carries for 107 yards.

Desmond Hite's 1-yard touchdown run with 1:20 remaining got Cy Falls within one score again. The Eagles never got a chance to tie it because their onside kick was recovered by Cy-Fair.

Cy-Fair dominated the first two quarters en route to a 14-0 halftime lead. Whigham and Sam Cole scored touchdowns in the first half.

With a little luck, Cy-Fair could have been ahead by even more at halftime.

On the game's first drive, Hayden Wesneski completed a pass to Brock Wright, who trapped the ball behind his back as he approached the end zone. He lost control before crossing the goal line, and Cy Falls recovered. Officials ruled it a fumble, and Cy Falls took over.